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IBU Biathlon World Championships 2017 in Hochfilzen, Austria

23.2.2017

Throwback to the IBU Biathlon World Championships in Austria, where the competition events took place in mostly gorgeous weather and a great atmosphere with big crowds. The competition was also a success for Lapua, as a whopping 41 of 60 medals were shot using Lapua ammunition, relays included. In total, 85 % of the gold, 60 % of the silver and 60% of the bronze medals were won using Lapua cartridges.

Lapua, or more officially Nammo Lapua Oy and Nammo Schönebeck, is part of the large Nordic Nammo Group. Our main products are small caliber cartridges and components for civilian and professional use. The Lapua cartridge factory was established in 1923 and since then, Lapua has grown into one of the most respected brands in the industry. The best shooters in the world choose Lapua cartridges.